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Warning from MET Norway for Parts of Helgeland, Salten and Ofoten

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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 26.09.2022 09:00 to 27.09.2022 00:00

Warning

Wind gusts

Consequence

Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Bridges may be closed. Some journeys may have longer travel times. Some roads may be closed due to trees or other objects in the road.

Advice

Secure loose objects. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). Be careful in coastal areas. In advance consider measures to limit damage.

Description

Locally strong wind gusts around 25-35 m/s are expected from southeast, and near gale on the coast. The wind will increase first in Ofoten and Salten, and decrease last in North-Helgeland west of Svartisen.

Map over Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Parts of Helgeland, Salten and Ofoten, 2022-09-26T07:00:00+00:00, 2022-09-26T22:00:00+00:00
Map over Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Parts of Helgeland, Salten and Ofoten, 2022-09-26T07:00:00+00:00, 2022-09-26T22:00:00+00:00